Governor in Council (GIC) Appointments

A GIC appointment is a unique opportunity to build a better Canada. Currently, more than 2,000 Canadians are serving on over 200 Crown corporations, agencies, boards and commissions across the country. Through strong leadership, experience and expertise, they are contributing to areas as diverse as polar research, environmental protection, the arts, trade and international development.

Information on the full range of organizations and GIC positions can be accessed under Federal Organizations.

Did you know?

Supreme Court of Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada was located in various rooms in the Parliament Buildings until 1882 when it moved to its own building at the foot of Parliament Hill on Bank Street. It would be another 64 years until it took possession of its current location, after World War II, in 1946.

Museum of Nature

The fossil mammal Puijila darwini is a "missing link" in the evolution of a prehistoric land mammal into modern, marine ones specifically seals and their relatives. Find out more from the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Human Rights Tribunal

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal's role can be thought of as similar to that of a court and the Canadian Human Rights Commission's role as similar to that of the police, receiving and investigating complaints. Find out more from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.